Vacation Cont'd on the Golf Course

I left Nassau a few days ago to join my immediate family in Freeport, Grand Bahama where I was born and raised. I'm here, mostly relaxing and taking care of a few business items before I leave for London. Since I've been here, I've been staying at another uncles' fantastic family home, with a back yard connected to the best golf course on the island. Spending time with my little cousins, Chloe and Regan, reading and studying while they prepare to go back to elementary school has been a pretty cool experience. I haven't seen much of this side of the family since I left for school, and hopping across the sea to London won't likely lend itself to greater interaction. For now, I'm taking it all in...check out the pics!

Food Files: Snails and a Goose

At my very core, I am a sensualist. One who appreciates indulgences and excess in food, drink, clothing, art and my personal relationships. To me there is beauty in excess. And, while one shouldn't be excessive all of the time, every once in a while giving in to your desires is what makes life worth living.

While staying with my aunt and uncle on Lake Cunningham I had some of the only home cooked meals I've had in months. It had been forever since I last tasted anything but restaurant food. My aunt pulled out all the stops and I was able to snap a few pics of my favorite bites. Whether is was the crab cakes and fried fish at brunch on Sunday or the split peas soup with lobster and conch the night before I left, I took time to savor her gift for good eats.

Heavily featured in this post was my favorite meal of the weekend. A Bahamian take on a French delicacy: broiled escargot and pastries stuffed with brie cheese. The escargot was spiced with rosemary and thyme, and Bahamian peppers for a kick! The pastry was both light and rich simultaneously and the reduction from the escargot made the dipping the pastries perfect. To top it off we came up with our own cocktail for the night using a simple syrup, lime and blueberries...it was summer in a glass!

Vacation on Lake Cunningham in the Bahamas

I haven't had much time to slow the pace of my life over the last few years...even my trips away from DC consisted of high speed shopping sprees and partying. So, for the first time in a long while I'm sitting on my ass doing barely anything. I've found a haven at my uncle and aunt's beautiful home in Nassau, Bahamas on Lake Cunningham. I left the house for the first time today for lunch at the famed Villagio Restaurant. The homes is built on terraced land at the end of winding road. It is the direct product of my uncle's hard work and my aunt's attention to detail and dedication to warmth and comfort. It's a modern and unique space with accents of the island spread around liberally, giving it a cozy, down-home feel. With the beautiful view of the lake, the pool side, and the cozy interiors it's made the perfect getaway for me. I'll be posting some of the amazing food and drinks we've been cooking over the last few days, but for now, enjoy the home.